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Charnwood College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Alastair O'Connor

corporate_fareTHE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST

location_onLoughborough, LE11 4SQ

language Visit Website phone 1509554400

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

572

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Attainment 8

43.9

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GCSE Rank

#30 in Leicestershire

#1,954 of 3,216 nationally

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Charnwood College is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Loughborough, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Charnwood College is an academy sponsor led in Loughborough, Leicestershire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 651 pupils on roll, of whom 29% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.9, placing the school #30 in Leicestershire and #1,954 of 3,216 nationally. 33.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 14 A-level subjects. 35.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 16.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.5 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

43.9

Grade 5+ E&M

33.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.8%

Entering EBacc40.70%

EBacc APS4.02

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41.30%

EBacc APS3.99

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS3.90

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68%

EBacc APS4.23

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.58

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS3.72

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.5

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.9%

Achieving A*–A16.5%

Achieving A*–B35.3%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate83.3%

A-level subjects offered14

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.14

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate92.60%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate93.10%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate95.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

13 September 2022

Inspection Report

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29 June 2021

Inspection Report

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08 January 2020

Inspection Report

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26 September 2017

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2022-09-13

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2020-01-08

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-09-26

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-02-03

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.9%(6 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 651 pupils. During this period, there were 9 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	651	9	1.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	653	21	3.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	580	18	3.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	583	14	2.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	600	6	1.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	565	47	8.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	572	73	12.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	576	78	13.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	545	50	9.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	536	70	13.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	532	37	7.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	495	45	9.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	489	17	3.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	485	69	14.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	467	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	467	31	6.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	466	93	20.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	514	26	5.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	518	32	6.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	511	43	8.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	527	18	3.4%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	537	34	6.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	542	24	4.4%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	582	10	1.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	593	12	2.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	592	36	6.1%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 36 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 32 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 22 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 6 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree63%

agree27%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree48%

agree35%

disagree8%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree47%

agree10%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

not applicable27%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes16%

no84%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree60%

agree10%

disagree10%

strongly disagree20%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree63%

agree29%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree63%

agree27%

disagree2%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree58%

agree32%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree40%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree66%

agree27%

disagree2%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree50%

agree34%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes90%

no10%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Manor High School

The Market Bosworth School

Beauchamp College

De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire

Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Gartree High School